http://www.purplebodybalance.co.uk/

Purple BodyBalance, Leeds (2026)

05/09/2026

WHAT WORKED IN YOUR 30s MAY NOT WORK THE SAME WAY IN YOUR 40s.

If you've suddenly found yourself thinking...
"Why isn't this working anymore?"

You're not alone.

Maybe you're exercising just as much as you used to.
Maybe you're eating the same way.
Maybe you're pushing yourself harder because you think that's what you need to do.

But your body isn't exactly the same body it was 10 or 15 years ago.

As we move through our 40s and into perimenopause, changing hormones, muscle mass, sleep, stress and recovery can all affect how our bodies respond to exercise.

That doesn't mean you need to give up.
It means your strategy may need to change.

❌ More cardio → 💪 More strength
You don't need to endlessly burn calories.
Building and maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important.

❌ Push through exhaustion → 🧘‍♀️ Respect recovery
Training harder when you're already depleted isn't always productive.
Recovery is part of the training process.

❌ Same workout every day → 🔄 Train according to your energy
Your body won't necessarily feel the same every day or every phase of your cycle.

❌ Eat less → 🥗 Fuel better
Your body needs adequate nutrition to support training, muscle and recovery.

❌ Ignore stress → ❤️ Consider the whole picture
Your workout doesn't happen in isolation.
Sleep, work, family, stress, nutrition and hormones all come along with you.

The answer isn't to work harder.
It's to work smarter and more intentionally.

Your body hasn't suddenly "stopped working."
Maybe it's simply asking you to work with it instead of against it.

What fitness advice have you outgrown?

Tell me below or send me a message if you'd like to discover how I help women adapt their exercise around their hormones, energy and lifestyle.

04/09/2026

WHY SEPTEMBER FEELS SO OVERWHELMING

September can feel like someone pressed the FAST-FORWARD button on life.

School runs.
Packed lunches.
Work deadlines.
After-school activities.
Household jobs.
A diary that suddenly seems to have no empty spaces.

And somewhere amongst all of that, you're trying to exercise, eat well, sleep better and somehow find time to breathe. 😅

If you're feeling overwhelmed right now, you're not failing at "balance".

Your body is responding to a LOT of change.

Stress doesn't just affect your mood. Your stress response can influence sleep, energy, appetite, recovery and how well you tolerate exercise.

And when you're already running on empty, adding another punishing workout to your week isn't necessarily the answer.

So instead of asking:

"How can I fit more into my day?"

Try asking:

"What actually supports me right now?"

💜 Schedule your workouts. Put them in your diary like an appointment rather than hoping you'll find the time.

💜 Keep them realistic. Two good strength sessions are better than planning five and doing none.

💜 Build movement into your day. A 20-minute walk still counts.

💜 Adapt your intensity. A stressful week may call for strength, walking or mobility rather than smashing yourself with HIIT.

💜 Stop waiting for the perfect week. Life will always be busy. Your routine needs to work with your life.

And if you're cycling, don't forget that your energy can fluctuate throughout the month too.

Some days you're ready to lift heavy and challenge yourself.
Other days, your body may be asking for something gentler.
That's not inconsistency. That's listening.

September doesn't need to be your month of doing MORE.
It can be your month of doing what matters. 💜

What's your biggest challenge this September.....time, energy, motivation or stress?
Tell me below 👇

For extra support, I am offering FREE sessions for NEW Clients.
Start your conversation with me TODAY

03/09/2026

September doesn't need to be your fresh start.

You don't need to suddenly become the woman who gets up at 5am, exercises 6 days a week, drinks 3 litres of water, meal preps everything and never eats a biscuit again. 😂

And you definitely don't need to feel guilty because you didn't "stick to it" all summer.

September is often marketed as the perfect time to start again.

New season.
New routine.
New goals.
New YOU.

But here's what I want you to remember:

You don't need to start over.
You just need to continue.

Maybe your summer routine looked completely different. Maybe you exercised less, ate differently, stayed up later, went on holiday or simply prioritised enjoying yourself.

That's LIFE. 💜

You haven't undone everything.

Instead of throwing yourself into another all-or-nothing fitness plan, ask yourself:
✨ What's one thing I was doing that made me feel good?
✨ What can I realistically continue now?
✨ What does my body actually need at this stage of my life?
✨ What's one small habit I can build rather than another huge goal I can fail at?

Because sustainable fitness isn't about being perfect.

It's about creating habits that can survive busy weeks, holidays, tired days, hormonal changes, family life and everything else life throws at you.

And especially through perimenopause and midlife, your body may not respond to the same approach it did 10 or 20 years ago.

That doesn't mean you need to give up.
It means you may need to adapt.

So this September, don't chase a complete transformation.

Build something you can actually live with.

One workout.
One walk.
One nourishing meal.
One good night's sleep.
One small choice at a time.

Consistency doesn't mean never falling out of routine.

It means knowing how to come back without beating yourself up.

💜 That's the kind of fitness I believe in.

For the woman inside that is looking for that habit, I am offering FREE sessions for NEW clients. DM or Comment "SEPTEMBER" for more information. 💜

👇 What small habit are you building right now?
Tell me in the comments — I'd love to hear it.

02/09/2026

Stop waiting for January. Autumn is your secret weapon.

September has a funny way of making us want to start again.

The summer holidays are winding down. The children are back at school. Routines begin to return. Evenings start getting darker and suddenly there's that little voice saying:

"I really need to get back into shape."

But here's my advice…

Don't wait until January.

Autumn can be one of the BEST times of the year to build strength, consistency and healthy habits that actually last.

And there's a reason for that.

🍂 Routine starts to return.

After the unpredictability of summer, having more structure around your days makes it easier to create regular exercise and meal routines.

💪 It's the perfect season for strength.

Rather than chasing quick fixes or trying to "burn off" summer, use autumn to focus on building muscle, getting stronger and improving what your body can DO.

🧠 Your mindset can shift too.

Instead of exercising because you feel you should, start training because you want to feel stronger, more capable and more confident.

😴 You can prioritise recovery.

As the evenings draw in, it's a natural opportunity to focus on sleep, rest and recovery — all incredibly important for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

And perhaps most importantly…

You don't need to start perfectly.
You don't need a six-week challenge.
You don't need to exercise every single day.
You don't need to dramatically change your diet.

Start with a few things you can consistently maintain.
2–3 strength sessions a week.
Regular walks.
Enough protein.
Good hydration.
Better sleep.
And recovery when your body needs it.

That's how you build something sustainable.

Because the woman who starts building healthy habits in September isn't desperately trying to "fix everything" in January.

She's already doing the work.

🍂 Autumn isn't the countdown to January.

It's your head start.

Save this as your autumn motivation and come back to it whenever you feel tempted to put your health on hold until the new year. 💜

01/09/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER DOESN'T NEED TO BE YOUR “NEW ME” MONTH.

The summer holidays are over.
And suddenly you're thinking…

"Right. I REALLY need to get back on it." 😬

So you decide you're going to:
🏃‍♀️ Exercise 6 days a week
🥗 Completely overhaul your diet
💪 Push yourself as hard as possible
📉 Lose all the holiday weight ASAP
…and by October, you're exhausted and wondering why you couldn't stick to it.

Here's what I'd rather you did:

Don't restart. RESET. 💜
Because you haven't failed just because your routine changed over the summer.
That's LIFE.
It's simply time to find your rhythm again.

My September RESET checklist:
☐ Start smaller than you think you need to.
2/3 smaller workouts a week can be really effective

☐ Put your sessions in the diary.
Give it a place in your week.

☐ Don't try to “make up” for summer.
No punishing workouts to compensate for having fun.

☐ Prioritise strength.
Build muscle rather than chasing calories burned.

☐ Keep moving outside your workouts.

☐ Leave room for recovery.
Especially if you're navigating perimenopause, more isn't automatically better.

☐ Aim for consistency, not perfection.
Missing one workout doesn't mean you've fallen off the wagon.

☐ Don't build a routine around the person you THINK you should be.
Build one around the woman you actually are.

Your family. Your energy. Your hormones. Your commitments.
Your life.

That's the approach I take with my PurpleBodyBalance clients.

Because the best exercise programme is the one you can actually keep doing.

💜 If you've been putting off getting back into exercise because you don't know where to start, I currently offer FREE introductory sessions for new clients.

We'll talk about where you are now, what you want to achieve and what kind of training could realistically fit into your life.

DM me RESET if you'd like to find out more.

👇 And tell me in the comments:

What's ONE healthy habit you're bringing back this September? 💜

Follow for practical, hormone-aware fitness advice for women in midlife, perimenopause and beyond.

09/08/2026

Had an awesome afternoon Bournemouth Cricket Club Chapel Gate yesterday for their annual club ladies day.

Second year of offering my massage services so that their legs are feeling fresh while they enjoy some lovely 🥪🍰 and 🍾.
The cricket had a tense but great ending as well 🎉

Thanks Nicky Smith for the invite back this year….its a great atmosphere you have created there!

If you are holding an event and would like something a little different to offer your lovely attendees, please do reach out and I will be happy to see how I can support 😁💜

www.purplebodybalance.co.uk

26/07/2026

DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE CONSTANTLY IN SURVIVAL MODE?!

I have women who come to me wanting to make a big change . . . not about their weight, but how they feel.
They want to stop surviving...
And want to start to THRIVING.

They are not just feeling tired; but being exhausted.
Waking up tired.
Relying on caffeine to get through the morning.
Hitting a brick wall by lunch.
Nothing left for family, friends, the hobbies, the passions at home
Nothing left for themselves.

We blame our age.
We blame menopause.
We blame ourself.....and pile on the guilt.

So we just try to push through.
Try harder.
To exercise more.
To sleep more.
To "get on with it."

But living in survival mode isn't something you simply have to accept.
The truth is, fatigue during perimenopause and menopause is often your body asking for support, not punishment.

So instead of adding more pressure, my clients receive a different approach.

💜 We build strength to support changing hormones.
💜 We match exercise to energy instead of ignoring it.
💜 We prioritise recovery just as much as training.
💜 We focus on nourishment and fuel.
💜 We look at stress, sleep and daily habits, not just workouts.

Over time, energy starts to increase.
Enjoying walks with friends instead of cancelling them.
Play time with the kids is fun and fulfilling, rather than feeling wiped out
Afternoon naps become a thing of the past.
Work becomes more productive and time efficient

Energy grows!
We laugh more.
We smile more.
We feel like the woman we want to be again.
We feel present instead of exhausted.

Because energy isn't just about getting through your to-do list.
It's about having the freedom to enjoy your life.

Getting older is should not be about feeling old.
Feeling drained isn't something you simply have to accept!
💜 Does this sound familiar?

The right combination of strength training, hormone-aware movement, recovery, nutrition and lifestyle changes can make a remarkable difference.

Message me "ENERGY" and let's start a conversation about how you can start feeling stronger, more energised and more like yourself again.

19/07/2026

DOES PACKING THAT SUITCASE FILL YOU WITH ANXIETY AND DREAD?!

The Summer Holiday Confidence Shift

Imagine:
Packing clothes you love without anxiety.
No outfit changes.
No standing in front of the mirror feeling disappointed.
No panic-buying oversized clothes because you don't feel comfortable in anything you already own.
Having the confidence to feel great and not worry about what everyone else might think when you step onto the beach.
Looking forward to making memories instead of hiding from the camera.
Focusing on enjoying the holiday you have worked so hard for.

THAT.....is a far bigger transformation than any number on the scales.

When women first came to me, they believe confidence is related to losing weight. That's why they have spent years chasing quick fixes.
Starting again every Monday.
Feeling guilt every time they had a dessert on that nice meal out.
And have been left with frustration, exhaustion and a body they no longer recognise.

So we change the goal.
Instead of trying to become small.
We focus on becoming the STRONG.

We build strength.
We improve mobility and stability.
We worked with hormones instead of against them.
We prioritised nourishment rather than restricting it.

❌Confidence doesn't come from having the "perfect" holiday body.
💫Confidence comes from knowing your body is capable.
💫Strong enough to carry your suitcase without struggling.
💫Confident enough to jump into the sea with your children or grandchildren without worrying about who's watching.
💫Present enough to enjoy the sunset instead of thinking about calories.

That's the kind of transformation I want for every woman I work with.

If you've been putting your life on hold until you feel "good enough"...
Please....STOP!

Your body deserves kindness now.
Your health deserves investment now.
And you deserve to enjoy every season of your life!

And if you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building lasting confidence, send me a message. Together, we'll create an approach that works with your body, your lifestyle and your hormones.

18/07/2026

🌙 YOUR CYCLE IS A GUIDE… NOT A RULEBOOK. 💜

One of the biggest misconceptions about training with your menstrual cycle (or using the moon cycle as a guide if you no longer have regular periods) is thinking that every workout should match exactly how you're supposed to feel.

Life isn't that simple.

Maybe you're in the phase where you usually feel energised...

You warm up feeling great.

You start your workout full of motivation.

But after 10 minutes, your energy suddenly disappears.

Should you push through because your cycle says you should feel strong?

Absolutely not.

One of the most powerful things you can learn is to listen to what your body is telling you today, not just what your tracker says.

Your energy is influenced by so much more than hormones.

Ask yourself:

💧 Have I drunk enough water today?

🥗 Have I eaten enough to fuel this workout?

😴 Did I sleep well last night?

😰 Has today been particularly stressful?

🏃 Have I already put my body under pressure with work, family or daily life?

Your cycle is one piece of the puzzle.

Your body is the whole picture.

Sometimes the strongest decision isn't lifting heavier or pushing through another interval.

Sometimes it's reducing the weight.

Walking instead of running.

Swapping HIIT for mobility.

Finishing early because your body has had enough.

That isn't giving up.

That's intelligent training.

When we learn to adjust our workouts instead of forcing our bodies through them, we often recover better, stay more consistent and actually enjoy exercise again.

This is exactly how I coach the women I work with—helping them understand why their energy changes and how to adapt without guilt or frustration.

💜 If you'd like to learn how to sync your exercise with your menstrual cycle or use the moon cycle as a gentle guide while still listening to your body, comment YES below or send me a message.

I'd love to invite you to a FREE introductory session, where we'll chat about your goals, your energy patterns and run you through an exercise routine that works with your body, not against it.

16/07/2026

ARE YOU SCARED THAT STRENGTH TRAINING WILL BULK YOU UP AND LEAVE YOU LIKE ARNIE?!

💪 If I could recommend just one type of exercise for women over 40,

Strength training WOULD BE IT!

Not because it’s trendy.
Not because it’s about lifting the heaviest weights.

But because it can support you in so many ways during perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

As we get older, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass. Hormonal changes can also affect our bone health, metabolism and the way our bodies recover.

That’s why strength training isn’t just about how you look.

It’s about how you live.

💜 Building and maintaining muscle to support everyday movement.
💜 Helping to keep bones strong as we age.
💜 Supporting a healthy metabolism.
💜 Improving balance, posture and confidence.
💜 Making everyday tasks—like carrying shopping, lifting grandchildren or getting up from the floor—feel easier.

One of the biggest transformations I see isn’t physical.

It’s confidence.

There’s something incredibly empowering about discovering you’re stronger than you thought.

You don’t need to spend hours in the gym or lift enormous weights.

A couple of well-planned strength sessions each week, using resistance bands, dumbbells or even your own body weight, can make a real difference over time.

Progress isn’t about perfection.

It’s about showing up consistently and giving your body the support it deserves.

💜 Your future self will thank you for every squat, every press and every lift you do today.

👇 Are you currently strength training? If so, what’s your favourite exercise? If not, what’s stopping you? I’d love to know.

Pop a YES below 👇👇 and let’s start a conversation about how to future-proof your body, today! 💪

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